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Laurium, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,486 Population 2,286/sq mi density
$42,206 Median Income $32,151 per capita
$87,600 Home Value $119,739 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,206 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $590/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Laurium, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,206
44% below
$32,151 per capita
Home Value
$87,600
69% below
Zillow: $119,739
Median Rent
$590/mo
49% below
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,098/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Laurium Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Laurium's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
31%
Rent
51%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laurium a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laurium residents earn a median household income of $42,206 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,151. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laurium is $87,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,739. Median rent is $590/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Laurium reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,098/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.7% of adults in Laurium hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laurium has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,486
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density2,286/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,206
Per Capita$32,151
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$77M
Avg Weekly Wage$684

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,600
Rent$590
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$119,739
Housing Units1,009
Rent Burden36.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,098/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary209/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,845/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,213 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Laurium was founded in 1877.
The median home in Laurium was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.